Color-Coordinated Bow Collection

ABSTRACT

A color-coordinated bow collection is provided with a plurality of bow assemblies. A first bow assembly includes a first bow having a first color, a first adhesive tab fastened to the first bow, and a first removable tab liner having the first color. A second bow assembly includes a second bow having a second color different than the first color, a second adhesive tab fastened to the second bow, and a second removable tab liner having said second color. The collection can comprise any number of differently colored bow assemblies.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to decorative gift bows. Inparticular, preferred embodiments of the invention relate to bowassemblies that are provided with removable tab liners.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

It is known in the art to provide a bow collection 2 having a pluralityof bow assemblies 4. Referring to FIGS. 1A-1C, the bow collection 2 isprovided with a transparent package, such as a clear plastic bag 6,which contains the bow assemblies 4. To enhance consumer options, thebow assemblies 4 are provided with differently colored bows, such as ared-colored bow 8 a, an orange-colored bow 8 b, a yellow-colored bow 8c, a green-colored bow 8 d, a blue-colored bow 8 e, and a violet-coloredbow 8 f. Each of the bow assemblies 4 are provided with an adhesive tab10. Removable tab liners 12 are applied to the adhesive tabs 10 duringstorage, and the liners 12 are removed prior to adhering the bows 8 a-fto the gift package. A staple 14 is provided through each removable tabliner 12 and adhesive tab 10 to fasten the adhesive tab 10 to thecorresponding one of bows 8 a-f.

It is known in the art to provide removable tab liners 12, where eachone of the removable tab liners 12 are the same color as each other oneof the removable tab liners 12. Examples of prior art liners 12 includewhere all removable tab liners 12 in the bow collection 2 are white orwhere all tab liners 12 in the bow collection 2 are the same solidcolor, such as red, for example. It is also known in the art to provideremovable tab liners 12 or adhesive tabs 10 as a transparent material,and it is further known to provide the removable tab liners 12 withprinting that says “peel here,” for example. What is needed in the artis an improved bow collection for enhanced presentation at the point ofsale.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention overcomes the disadvantages and shortcomings ofthe prior art by providing a color-coordinated bow collection. Inpreferred embodiments, the bow collection is suitable for display at thepoint-of-sale and comprises a plurality of bow assemblies. A first bowassembly includes a bow having a first color, and a second bow assemblyincludes a second bow having a second color different than the firstcolor. The first bow assembly includes a first visually-perceptible tabelement having the first color, and the second bow assembly includes asecond visually-perceptible tab element having the second color. It iscontemplated that the visually-perceptible tab element can comprise aremovable tab liner or other structure that is visually-perceptible atthe point of sale.

In preferred embodiments, a first removable tab liner is in securedarrangement with the first bow and has the first color. A secondremovable tab liner is in secured arrangement with the second bow andhas the second color. The bow assemblies preferably include adhesivetabs positioned between the removable tab liners and the bows.

Additional features, functions and benefits of the disclosedcolor-coordinated bow collection will be apparent from the detaileddescription which follows, particularly when read in conjunction withthe accompanying figures.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a more complete understanding of the present invention, reference ismade to the following detailed description of exemplary embodiment(s)considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1A is a prior art bow collection, including a plurality of priorart bow assemblies;

FIG. 1B is an exploded bottom perspective view of a selection of theprior art bow assemblies of FIG. 1A;

FIG. 1C is an exploded top perspective view of the selection of priorart bow assemblies of FIG. 1B;

FIG. 2 is a bow collection constructed in accordance with an exemplaryembodiment of the present invention, the bow collection of the presentinvention being shown to include a plurality of bow assemblies eachhaving a colored bow and a removal tab liner color-coordinatedtherewith;

FIG. 3 is an exploded bottom perspective view of a selection of the bowassemblies of the present invention of FIG. 2; and

FIG. 4 is an exploded top perspective view of the selection of bowassemblies of the present invention shown in FIG. 3.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

Referring to FIGS. 2-4, a bow collection 102 is shown constructed inaccordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Thebow collection 102 includes a plurality of bow assemblies 104, which canbe contained by a transparent packaging, such as a clear plastic bag106, for display at a point of sale. Any suitable packaging known in theart can be provided.

Each of the bow assemblies 104 includes one of a plurality of coloredbows 108 a-f and further includes a respective one of a plurality ofvisually-perceptible tab elements. In preferred embodiments, each bowassembly 104 includes an adhesive tab 110, and the visually-perceptibletab element comprises one of a plurality of removable tab liners 112 a-fthat are color-coordinated with the bows 108 a-f, respectively.

It is contemplated that the visually-perceptible tab element cancomprise additional or alternative structure(s) to the tab liners 112a-f. For example, it is contemplated that the visually-perceptible tabelement can comprise the adhesive tab, where each individual adhesivetab is color-coordinated with its respective one of the bows (and wherea transparent removable liner is provided, for example). Because eachvisually-perceptible tab element (or at least the visually-perceptiblesurface thereof) is color-coordinated to that bow secured therewith, thecollection is presented with reduced heterogeneity so as to be morepleasing to the eye.

The bow assemblies 104 of the collection 102 include bows 108 a-f ofdifferent colors. For example, the bow assemblies 104 can be providedwith a red-colored bow 108 a, an orange-colored bow 108 b, ayellow-colored bow 108 c, a green-colored bow 108 d, a blue-colored bow108 e, and a violet-colored bow 108 f. The bow collection 102 preferablyincludes at least one bow of a first color (e.g., red-colored bow 108 a)and at least one bow of a second color (e.g., green-colored bow 108 d),such that the bow collection 102 includes at least two different coloredbows. It is contemplated that the bow collection 102 can include anynumber of differently-colored bows, such as the foregoing six differentcolors, for example. It is further contemplated that the bow collection102 can include any total number of bows and any number of bows of thesame color, such as eighteen bows, including three of each of the sixcolors, or any other suitable combination thereof. Red, orange, yellow,green, blue, and violet are disclosed herein for the purpose of exampleand any suitable solid color or other color is contemplated. Forexample, solid colors are contemplated, such as metallic green, silver,gold. As another example, non-solid colors are contemplated, such aswhere the color is a colored pattern having a combination of qualitiesact, tendencies, etc. forming a consistent and/or characteristicarrangement.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the adhesive tabs 110 are provided insecured arrangement with the corresponding one of bows 108 a-f. Eachadhesive tab 110 includes an adhesive layer disposed on a backing layer,wherein the adhesive layer is disposed opposite the corresponding bow108 a-f for adhering the bow 108 a-f to a gift or package. Suitableadhesives layers and backing layers are known in the art, such as one ofany number of resin-based or acrylic polymer based pressure sensitiveadhesives dispersed onto a cellulose, polypropylene or PVC film carrier.By way of non-limiting example, the adhesive commercialized as “RoyalAdhesive 20489” is contemplated. A fastener, such as a staple 114,mechanically secures the adhesive tab 110 to its corresponding one ofbows 108 a-f.

Continuing with the preferred embodiment shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, eachone of the removable tab liners 112 a-f are provided as thevisually-perceptible tab element and are color-coordinated with thecorresponding one of the bows 108 a-f. For example, the liner 112 a hasa red color and is in secured arrangement with the red-colored bow 108a, the liner 112 b has an orange color and is in secured arrangementwith the orange-colored bow 108 b, the liner 112 c has a yellow colorand is in secured arrangement with the yellow-colored bow 108 c, theliner 112 d has a green color and is in secured arrangement with thegreen-colored bow 108 d, the liner 112 e has a blue color and is insecured arrangement with the blue-colored bow 108 e, and the liner 112 fhas a violet color and is in secured arrangement with the violet-coloredbow 108 f. The coloring of the liners 112 a-f is preferably included atleast in the surface(s) thereof that are visually-perceptible, includingsurfaces of the liners 112 a-f facing opposite the adhesive tab 110, forexample. Each one of the removable tab liners 112 a-f includes asuitable release agent known in the art, such as a silicone-basedrelease agent or low-surface tension coating, for example. The removabletab liners 112 are in secured relation with the adhesive tab 110 duringstorage and are configured for removal just prior to application of thebow 108 to the gift package via adhesive tab 110.

It will be understood that the embodiments of the present inventiondescribed herein are merely exemplary and that a person skilled in theart may make many variations and modifications without departing fromthe spirit and scope of the invention. All such variations andmodifications, including those discussed above, are intended to beincluded within the scope of the invention as defined in the appendedclaims.

1. A gift bow collection for display at a point of sale, comprising: afirst bow assembly, including a first bow and a firstvisually-perceptible tab element, said first bow having a first colorand said first visually-perceptible tab element having said first color;and a second bow assembly, including a second bow and a secondvisually-perceptible tab element, said second bow having a second colordifferent than said first color and said second visually-perceptible tabelement having said second color.
 2. The gift bow collection of claim 1,wherein said first visually-perceptible tab element comprises a firstremovable tab liner having said first color, and wherein said secondvisually-perceptible tab element comprises a second removable tab linerhaving said second color.
 3. The gift bow collection of claim 1,comprising: a first adhesive tab positioned between said first bow andsaid first removable tab liner having said first color; and a secondadhesive tab positioned between said second bow and said secondremovable tab liner.
 4. The gift bow collection of claim 3, comprising:a first fastener securing said first adhesive tab to said first bow; anda second fastener securing said second adhesive tab to said second bow.5. The gift bow collection of claim 1, wherein said first bow is formedof ribbon.
 6. The gift bow collection of claim 1, comprising atransparent package containing said first bow assembly and said secondbow assembly.
 7. The gift bow collection of claim 1, wherein said firstcolor is a solid color.
 8. The gift bow collection of claim 1, whereinsaid first color is a member of the group comprising red, orange,yellow, green, blue, and violet, and wherein said second color is adifferent member of the group comprising red, orange, yellow, green,blue, and violet.
 9. A gift bow collection for display at a point ofsale, comprising: a first bow assembly, including (i) a first bow, (ii)a first tab secured thereto and provided with a first adhesive surfaceopposite said first bow, and (iii) a first removable liner with a firstvisually-perceptible surface opposite said first tab, wherein the colorof both of said first bow and said first visually-perceptible surfaceconsists essentially of a first color; and a second bow assembly,including (i) a second bow, (ii) a second tab secured thereto andprovided with a second adhesive surface opposite said second bow, and(iii) a second removable liner with a second visually perceptiblesurface opposite said second tab, wherein the color of both of saidsecond bow and said second visually-perceptible surface consistsessentially of a second color different than said first color.
 10. Thegift bow collection of claim 9, comprising: a first fastener securingsaid first tab to said first bow; and a second fastener securing saidsecond tab to said second bow.
 11. The gift bow collection of claim 9,wherein said first bow is formed of ribbon.
 12. The gift bow collectionof claim 9, comprising a transparent package containing said first bowassembly and said second bow assembly.
 13. The gift bow collection ofclaim 9, wherein said first color is a solid color.
 14. The gift bowcollection of claim 9, wherein said first color is red, and wherein saidsecond color is green.